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Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. The United Nations General Assembly, which opened Tuesday, brings more than 150 world leaders and their entourages i

Russia should end war or find 'bomb shelters' - Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the Kremlin will become a target and Russian officials should check for bomb shelters if Moscow does not stop its invasion of his country, Axios has reported.

Ukraine • 26 Sep

Nicolas Sarkozy: From palace to prison

Nicolas Sarkozy entered the Elysee Palace in 2007, boasting hyperactive energy and a vision to transform France, but lost office after just one term and the ex-president is now set to go to prison in a spectacular downfall.

World • 25 Sep

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand at the bottom of an escalator as it refuses to move.

UN launches probe over Trump 'sabotage' claims

The United Nations has told President Donald Trump it has launched a "thorough investigation" into what the US leader called "triple sabotage" during his visit to the organisation's headquarters.

US • 25 Sep

Power station with smoke bellowing out in China

China makes pledge to cut emissions for the first time

China has for the first time made specific emission cut pledges, though its goal of reducing planet-warming greenhouse gases to just 7-10% by 2035 is seen as far too modest.

Climate Change • 25 Sep

No security guarantees but 'weapons, friends' - Zelensky

There are no security guarantees apart from "weapons and friends," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the United Nations General Assembly.

Ukraine • 26 Sep

Australia's inflation tops one-year high in August

Australian consumer prices rose at the fastest annual pace in a year in August after a hot July, suggesting some upside to inflation that prompted markets to pare back the chances of imminent policy easing.

Business • 24 Sep

Aerial view shows the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Italy sends navy assistance after Gaza flotilla attack

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid as well as a number of Irish and international pro-Palestinian activists said they heard explosions and saw multiple drones target some of their boats.

Middle East • 24 Sep

EU ministers call for vote on suspension of Israeli trade

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has joined the foreign ministers of Belgium, Slovenia, Spain and Luxembourg in calling for an urgent vote in the European Council on suspending parts of the EU-Israel trade agreement.

Middle East • 24 Sep

SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: In this photo illustration, Tylenol caplets are displayed on September 22, 2025 in San Anselmo, California. The Trump administration will reportedly link use of the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy to autis

Tylenol, vaccines have no links to causing autism - WHO

Neither the painkiller Tylenol nor vaccines have been shown to cause autism, the World Health Organization have said, following comments from US President Donald Trump and his administration to the contrary.

Health • 23 Sep

Police Secret Service officers are seen near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center ahead of the NATO Summit in Washington D.C., United States of America on July 8th, 2024. The Summit will take place on 9-11 July 2024 and will commemorate the landmark

US says it dismantled telecoms threat during UN summit

The US Secret Service has said it had dismantled a network of electronic devices that could have crashed New York's telecommunications network in an attack ahead of the UN General Assembly.

US • 23 Sep

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